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Schizophyllum commune

Split Gill Fungus at suppressed

Schizophyllum commune at suppressed - 6 Jun 2021
Schizophyllum commune at suppressed - 6 Jun 2021
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Identification history

Schizophyllum commune 7 Jun 2021 Heino1
Unidentified 7 Jun 2021 Paul4K

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Growing on dead E.bridgesiana

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Heino1 wrote:
   7 Jun 2021
The identification is almost certain - but certainty would require a look at the underside. In this species the gills occur in parallel pairs (as you see in the last photo of this sighting: Schizophyllum commune (Split Gill Fungus) ).

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Species information

  • Schizophyllum commune Scientific name
  • Split Gill Fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 6 Jun 2021 10:04 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

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